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US posts unexpectedly strong job gains in March, a boost for Trump

March payrolls surprised with robust gains, seen as a political win for President Trump while analysts urge caution.

Published Apr 3, 2026, 11:46 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Data released Friday showed the US economy posted unexpectedly strong job gains in March. The Trump administration hailed the figures as a win, but analysts cautioned against drawing sweeping conclusions from a single month's data.

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